Sales & Events Manager / Hospitality Sales

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Job summary

A premium restaurant group in Mayfair, London is seeking a Hospitality Sales & Events Manager. The ideal candidate will have proven hospitality sales experience and be skilled in using SevenRooms. They'll manage event enquiries, conduct client showrounds, cultivate client relationships, and drive new business opportunities. This full-time role offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £45,000 OTE.

Qualifications

• Proven hospitality sales experience in restaurant or event space.
• Hands-on experience with SevenRooms is essential.
• Strong relationship-builder with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and convert incoming private dining event enquiries.
• Conduct professional showrounds for prospective clients.
• Cultivate strong relationships to encourage repeat business.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Oversee planning and coordination of bookings.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams.

Skills

Hospitality sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Confidence in managing enquiries

Tools

SevenRooms

Job description

Hospitality Sales & Events Manager who is driven and personable with previous hospitality sales experience is required for a well-established premium restaurant group based in Mayfair, London.



SALARY: £40,000–£45,000 OTE

LOCATION: Mayfair, London

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm



JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Hospitality Sales & Events Manager who is driven and personable with previous hospitality sales experience.

As a successful candidate you will play a key role in the success of a high-profile venue and be part of a wider group of celebrated hospitality spaces.

Working as a Hospitality Sales & Events Manager you will join a team and lead proactive and reactive sales for one of the company’s premium restaurant partners in Mayfair.

As a Hospitality Sales & Events Manager you will be based in-venue five days a week, working closely with the restaurant and operations team to drive bookings and deliver an exceptional guest experience from enquiry through to execution.

This position is ideal for someone with a background in hospitality sales who is confident managing a high volume of enquiries and cultivating strong clients relationships.

If you're ready to take the next step in your events career and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.



APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.



DUTIES

Your duties as a Hospitality Sales & Events Manager will include:

Manage and Convert Enquiries: Proactively handle incoming private dining and event enquiries, converting leads into confirmed bookings
Conduct Client Showrounds: Host professional showrounds for prospective clients, confidently guiding them through the booking process and showcasing our venue's unique selling points
Drive Repeat Business: Cultivate and nurture strong relationships with both corporate and private clients to encourage repeat business and long-term loyalty
Develop New Business: Actively identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand our client base and increase event and group booking revenue
Coordinate Bookings: Oversee the meticulous planning and coordination of all confirmed bookings, ensuring a seamless handover to the operations team for execution
Collaborate for Growth: Work closely with the marketing and operations teams to maximise our venue's visibility, drive event sales, and identify cross-promotional opportunities
Utilise CRM Systems: Use SevenRooms to efficiently manage all enquiries, maintain accurate client records, and generate comprehensive reports on key conversion metrics
Represent the Venue: Act as a brand ambassador, representing the venue at relevant networking and industry events to build our reputation and forge new connections


CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Proven hospitality sales experience (restaurant, bar, private dining or event space)
Hands-on experience using SevenRooms (essential)
A natural relationship-builder with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Confidence managing multiple enquiries and clients at different stages of the booking process
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
A proactive mindset with the ability to identify and convert new sales opportunities


HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13743

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